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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6298 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from home - close to the beach

Sunny Dream

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This comfortable art-filled house in La Jolla is a wonderful space for your next family retreat to Southern California! Featuring a fully stocked kitchen, recently renovated downstairs bedrooms, beautiful backyard with unheated private pool, and easy access to the ocean beach nearby. This family abode provides plenty of space and the comforts of home. The backyard patio and the gas grill are great for beautiful days, while the living area has plenty of room that lets you escape indoors when you've had your fill of California sunshine.

Thoughtful upgrades as of March 2024 include fresh paint, carpets, windows, and beds in the downstairs bedrooms, a king mattress in the large upstairs bedrooms, a gas cooktop in the kitchen, and a propane built-in BBQ.

This house is a short drive or leisurely walk from the beach at La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove, and the La Jolla Tide Pools. The Museum of Contemporary Art, a movie theater, and many fantastic restaurants are also nearby in downtown La Jolla or at the Shores. Downtown San Diego, SeaWorld, Balboa Park and the Zoo are all a quick trip away - within 15 miles.

Things to Know
The pool/jacuzzi are not heated.
The house is conveniently located near La Jolla Parkway but some street noise can be heard with windows open.
This is a residential community so please be respectful of oneighbors.
The rental agreement has a zero-tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy, and/or parties. Deposit forfeiture and evictions are strictly enforced.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,203 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 627749, STR-00964L

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Family-friendly House w/ Beach
16507
NEW Listing Family-friendly House
NEW Listing Family-friendly w/ Beach
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About the area

Map
La Jolla, CA

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Birch Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Windansea Beach - 11 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George's At The Cove - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eddie V's Prime Seafood - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from home - close to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home - close to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home - close to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home - close to the beach located?

Located in Hidden Valley, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from La Jolla Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Shores Park and Scripps Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Home away from home - close to the beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Grant T.

Nice but not perfect
A few comments on the property to help others in the future: 1) the property is a bit dated - not all of the window cranks work, furniture has covers over it, upstairs carpet is stained in a few spots, sliding door screens fall off the track and don't slide well, 2) there are a number of family pictures and photos that some may find a bit weird, 3) the upstairs master bed is NOT a King but a Queen and needs to be replaced - it squeaks and is not comfortable, 4) the pool is shaded for more than half the day, the spa CAN'T BE USED as it and the pool are NOT HEATED (the pool is cleaned on Friday's and a lot of leaves fall in the pool and the surrounding areas; the pool plaster needs to be redone) 5) the downstairs twins include a trundle bed and the mattresses should be replaced. There is no chair or table in the Master. The space is quite large and roomy and only an easy 1.1 mile walk to the beach. The house is next to La Jolla Parkway which has a lot of traffic that you can hear if the windows are open. The space with the piano has a table in it with four chairs, not the table and two chairs as shown. The kitchen has lots of everything, except a coffee maker, there's a Keurig. Also, be careful of the up-vent over the cooktop as several of us hit our heads on it (it's probably a foot too low). The master deck has no furniture on it. Overall, the space suited our needs but we expected more for the price. The house definitely needs some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brock K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent Home
Overall good. Roomy. TVs did not work, Jacuzzi was not heated and had the drain cap missing, no hot water in one of the bathrooms, older smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Libbie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Green pool
This property could be lovely if it were better cared for. We were very disappointed to find a green pool, obviously neglected. I had booked this property months in advance, so there was no reason for such neglect. The house itself was basically clean, although the upstairs carpet needed a deep cleaning, and most of the windows and sliding doors were dirty, and there were many cobwebs. It is close to the beach and is a nice space, but definitely needs some attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
We had a fantastic time. Amazing amount of space. Kitchen and pool were our favorites. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Taylor K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sub Par - lot of improvements could be made
It’s not in my nature to leave detailed reviews, but feel I should for this one. Pictures indicate the property a bit outdated - and the reality of the property aligns. I was however not anticipating the lack of cleanliness and just how dated this was. The Vacasa (booking/property agent through VRBO) fee is VERY expensive, so we were not happy to find the pool green + full of leaves, stains in the carpet, crumbs in the kitchen, floors unswept, etc. The toilet upstairs was broken (fortunately someone was sent a few days in to correct), a dated tank less water heater made for very long showers (took several minutes to heat up) and the ice machine did not work. The home is located alongside a heavily trafficked road, so we heard highway noises frequently throughout the stay. Though I will say it’s about a mile walking distance from the ocean, which was nice for us. The home is of decent size but ambiance is heavily impacted by how outdated everything is. We ultimately enjoyed our stay but feel the fine details paired with the cost of this particular property + the Vacasa fee - would ultimately prohibit us from staying here again. We will not recommend this property to others nor vacasa as a property agent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was fine for a four day trip but not for a longer stay.
Outside area only had a few old chairs and no table to eat on. House is dated but clean. Bathrooms are very nice. Good kitchen to have morning breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Valley value!
This home was perfect for our last minute getaway. The pricing was very reasonable for La Jolla and the home was as advertised. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
Very nice stay. Big and clean. Lots of room for family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynde G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Na
Na
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Christopher A.

Spacious, beautiful, but some minor issues.
First, I’d like to point out, what people see with their eyes and have access to, they will assume it is part of everything. This is in reference to the jacuzzi/hot tub that is connected to the pool. I’ve read from the reviews of this place that other people thought it was part of what they pay for, but it isn’t. It was not annotated well or properly, or obviously in the description of this property that it wasn’t included. So, please, make it more specific in the description of this place that the jacuzzi is not part of your rental. Also, people pay a cleaning fee for this place, and a lot of it, you’d expect it to be very good to excellent cleanliness, but it almost met it. The pool area and backyard was full of leaves everywhere that my friends and I had to clean out the leaves ourselves in order to swim in it as there was a lot in the pool. The inside of the house though was very clean I would like to add. When my friends and I were here, we didn’t realize you’d have to be very quiet, even during the day time. We were just enjoying the back courtyard one day and pool area, playing music during the day time, a reasonable time in the weekend, and we get a complaint that we were being too loud. We weren’t even rambunctious, we were just swimming and playing music. We are all in the military. We just wanted to enjoy some relaxation, rest, and fun, especially on Memorial day. I’m not blaming the property or managers for this or owners, but for anyone wishing to book here, swim, and play music outside as you swim, even at a decent time in the day, you will get complained about. These were my gripes of the place, but it was overall a good stay. The property is beautiful. The amenities were good, except the grill outside that didn’t work when we tried using it, out of propane. The bedrooms were huge, and as people say, the place is relaxing. We are from San Diego, so we just mostly stayed at this place. I do recommend this place, so if you are in SD area, book this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Great location
Great location but the house wasnt clean when we got there. This is probably the cleaning service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than Expected
We were so comfortable and relaxed in this house, I didn’t want to leave! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Jolla Stay
The residence is clean and worked fine for our family. The pool, however, advertised on front page of the listing, and important to most families on vacation, is not heated. Once I called the management company I found that it cannot be heated. Too cold, in September, for our kids to get in.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Vivien M.

Hidden Valley
The house felt like a home. Very spacious and comfortable. We tried using the hot tub on our last day but couldn’t figure out how to work it. Otherwise all was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

ellie v.

The home is perfect for families. It's close to the beach and love the layout.
We loved our stay at Hidden Valley. The house was roomy and great for families. The location is close to the beach, downtown La Jolla and accessible to almost all freeways. There was a small problem with the water temperature but a call was made and someone was there in less than 1/2 hour. I truly appreciated that. Overall, I completely recommend the house!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Lovely property, feels like home.
This is one of our favorite homes to stay at in California. My first impression was that it feels like home, very clean, which we appreciated a lot, we did not wear shoes in the house. The house has a very smart design and very inviting - lots of ceiling day light windows, art pieces, mirrors. The kitchen is very nice, clean and upgraded. We like to cook breakfast at home and we were enjoying this very convenient sitting and kitchen. I loved all the plants inside and outside. The house just has a feel that you are vising your parents, not a rental property feel. I really hope to come back and hope to find it as inviting and clean as we found it first time. I really appreciated all the art and books, so many very interesting books. It also has lots of games which we did not have time to play. Upstairs is very roomy with a very large closet and bathroom. Lots of places to sit and chat and visit inside the house. Backyard is very clean and beautiful as well. We loved the quiet , beautiful neighborhood. Once we even walked from the beach, however it was faster to drive there. We loved the town too, many really nice places to eat at. We had 7 people in our family, I would say it would be a more convenient stay for 6 people because of the sleeping arrangements. But other then that it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018